Flying from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
A direct flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport takes on average 2 hours 47 minutes. The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, so it's 1 hour behind Qaisumah.
Choose from 4 weekly flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. The 12:30 departure with Nile Air is the earliest flight you can take from AQI to CAI. Nile Air operates the last service of the day at 16:00 if you're not into early starts.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Cairo (and seeing more of Egypt!) is straightforward with Nile Air. This popular airline runs direct flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AQI and CAI are:
King Khaled International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from AQI to CAI, check if you need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport is ج.م. 6,009. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 11,302. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from AQI to CAI, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from AQI to CAI every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Qaisumah Airport (AQI)
To get to Qaisumah Airport from central Qaisumah, it takes around 7 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo takes around 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22 ºC to 40 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8 ºC and 22 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from AQI to CAI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
As soon as you've locked in your flights from AQI to CAI, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Cairo. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are among the things you can't miss in Cairo.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Cairo stay.